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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world. From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality. Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed,

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16:19

Market View: Global cotton shortage and how Brazilian...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/01/19

With Chinese New Year just round the corner, many of us may still be shopping for something to wear over the festive season. But did you know that the world is currently seeing a shortage of cotton used to make our clothes, after extreme weather conditions wreaked havoc upon virtually all of the world’s largest suppliers? For instance, India saw heavy rains and pests last year dampening demand so much that it has to import cotton supplies. Brazil, which is the second largest cotton supplier in the

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11:21

In the Spotlight: The Bottle and the Bank: How wine...

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2023/01/18

To combat inflationary pressure, many people are looking at investment options. And some are raising a glass to wine investments. So from the bottle to the bank, Bharati Jagdish and Timothy Go speak with Jeremy Howard, Co-Founder, Cru World Wine on Prime Time's In the Spotlight to find out more about this alternative asset and how to position wine in your portfolio in 2023? Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:32

SMEs' future-readiness in 2023: How the right talent...

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2023/01/18

As we enter a new year, small and medium enterprises, as well as mid-sized companies, are looking at a challenging future with geopolitical tensions, hyperinflation and supply chain disruptions. Will 2023 break the curse? Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Dr Rashimah Rajah, Lecturer of Management and Organisation at the National University of Singapore Business School to find out how finding the right talent can empower smaller firms. In the World Economic Forum’s report “Future

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4:28

ST: The Big Story, 18 Jan - It’s now easier to spot...

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2023/01/18

Consumers and businesses can now more easily spot companies that support better wages for lower-wage workers to buy goods and services from, by looking out for their Progressive Wage Mark. The two-tier accreditation scheme was officially launched on Wednesday at an event held at Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo’s local flagship store at Orchard Central. Recommended by the Tripartite Workgroup on Lower-Wage Workers in August 2021, the mark is administered by the Singapore Business Federation on behalf

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15:47

Market View: China’s GDP up 3% in 2022, China’s...

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2023/01/18

The Chinese economy and market is at the front and centre of our discussion today, after the country announced its GDP figures earlier in the week. If you recall, Gross Domestic Product was up 3% last year. While the figure beat an earlier Bloomberg forecast of 2.7%, it was far lower than the 8.4% in 2021 and below the official 5% target. But with China reopening its doors to international tourists and dialling back its strict zero-COVID strategy, to what extent can the country stage a strong

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11:48

In the Spotlight: Hawker Centres of Tomorrow: Leading...

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2023/01/17

Countries at U.N talks in Uruguay in December, discussed a future global plastics treaty which would cut pollution, with the hope of doing so entirely by 2040. Over in Singapore, we are also doing our part to reduce plastic usage. A new compostable hawker centre - a first in Singapore - to use fully 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging and zero plastics single use disposable boxes opened at Sembawang late last year. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish and Timothy Go speak with

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12:46

Powering Your Property: Singapore private home rents...

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2023/01/17

A breakneck surge in private residential rents hammered Singapore’s tenants with increases of about 21% in the first nine months of 2022, and the pain looks set to continue this year. Despite the pace slowing, analysts predict that rents are set to rise by another 10-15% this year. In Powering Your Property, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Nicholas Mak, Head of Research and Consultancy, ERA Realty for his outlook for the private property sector here. See

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9:59

Market View: IMF on global GDP, What to expect from...

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2023/01/17

We’ll put the focus on the state of the global economy today. According to the International Monetary Fund, severe fragmentation of the global economy could reduce global economic output by up to 7%. But which will be the economies most affected by the change? And with the World Economic Forum underway, to what extent could we expect the meeting to help policymakers navigate challenges in Europe? Closer to home, the Bank of Japan and Bank Indonesia are set to announce their rate decisions in the

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10:08

In the Spotlight: What to expect from China's new...

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2023/01/16

In the Spotlight on Prime Time every Monday, Bharati Jagdish and Timothy Go will speak with our friends from the BBC in London on some of the top stories they are tracking in the week ahead. This week, they are joined by Jonathan Frewin, Senior Journalist with BBC World Service Partner Hub in London to discuss China, with the new year travel rush roaring back to life despite uncertainty around Covid-19, what can some countries outside China expect? And on Friday, western defence ministers are

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6:21

ST: The Big Story, 16 Jan - Over 50% of Singaporeans...

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2023/01/16

An Institute of Policy Studies survey shows that different generations value different aspects of their jobs. Over 50 per cent would be willing to accept less pay or a lesser work role for the benefit of their family or personal life.In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann spoke with Dr Laurel Teo, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies to find out more about the study. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:22

Honing sustainability skill as we chart towards SG...

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2023/01/16

Employers across Singapore appear to be investing in talent when it comes to sustainability-related initiatives. Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Dr Noorashikin Rahman, Co-Lead for NP’s Personalised Learning Pathway (PLP) Minor in Sustainability to find out how they’re equipping the future talent pool with the right ESG skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:27

Market View: Thematic ETFs Investing, ETF trends,...

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2023/01/16

We’ll talk all about exchange traded funds today and in particular, we’re going to be talking about thematic ETFs. These are ETFs that are positioned to benefit from long term structural changes such as changes in technology, society, the environment and demographics over time. And on that note, fund management company Global X ETFs has launched their December 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report provides industry-level analysis of thematic investing ETFs, looking at new launches

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9:47

In the Spotlight: Will you opt for a boutique hotel...

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2023/01/13

Hotels are increasingly being turned into co-living spaces in markets, where institutional investors are hunting for cheaper alternatives to residential conversions and high rental growth potential. But come February, those who are looking for alternative living options can look forward to a first boutique hotel with co-living and hospitality services for a truly flexible stay experience. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Timothy Go speak with Giselle Makarachvili, Chief Executive Officer, Hmlet to

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10:59

Market View: US CPI declined month-on-month for the...

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2023/01/13

We deep dived into the latest happenings in the US, South Korea, China and Singapore for today. In the US, consumer prices fell month-on-month for the first time in over two years, but to what extent does this provide a case for the Federal Reserve to go for a 25 basis point rate increase at the end of the month? Also, what would the implications be on the King dollar? Over in Asia, we’ve South Korea’s central bank action dominating headlines, but again, how would another rate hike affect the won

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Helping investors assess biodiversity, deforestation...

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2023/01/13

Biodiversity loss has been extensive over the last 50 years, and the impacts go far beyond the ecological concerns. Certain companies face real financial risks tied to the loss of biodiversity - meaning investors need to consider these risks when allocating funds to these companies and sectors. Prime Time’s Timothy Go speaks with Nadia Laine, Executive Director, Head of ESG Products at MSCI to find out how they’re helping investors assess biodiversity, deforestation risk in portfolios.See

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ST: The Big Story, 13 Jan - UMNO's Zahid takes aim at...

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2023/01/13

UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has defended his party’s strategy during the 15th General Election, urging members to stop finding faults and instead think of the way forward. In his policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly on Friday, Ahmad Zahid also laid out why UMNO and the Barisan Nasional coalition it leads chose to form a unity government with Pakatan Harapan instead of Perikatan Nasional. In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Malaysia

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In the Spotlight: What is retail media and why is it...

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2023/01/12

Southeast Asia has seen a burgeoning retail media growth with giants such as Shopee and Tokopedia. But with the bumper shopping days quarter over, such as 10.10, 11.11, 12.12 sales, and a looming recession, what can marketplaces and retailers do to power the next stage of growth? The answer may just lie in retail media. But what exactly is retail media, what is the strategy that marketers should look at? In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Junho Lee, Head of

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11:49

What lies ahead for the global travel industry in 2023?

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2023/01/12

If you thought travel came back with a vengeance last year, you’re not wrong. Air traffic hit about 70% of pre-pandemic levels globally. While we’re thrilled to see normalcy returning and tourism rebounding, will travel in 2023 be as overwhelming?Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Boon Sian Chai, Managing Director and Vice President of International Markets, Trip.com Group to find out what lies ahead for the travel industry in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:56

In the Spotlight: With China's reopening, what can...

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2023/01/11

China has reopened its borders to international visitors for the first time since it imposed travel restrictions in March 2020. This comes ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year and two billion trips are expected to be made during the festive period, double the number that travelled last year. What does this mean for businesses in both Hong Kong and China? In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Ashley Dudarenok, China Digital & Marketing Expert, Founder of Alarice

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Career 360: A guide to Singapore's career & salary...

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2023/01/11

Singapore’s labour market is expected to remain resilient in spite of economic headwinds for the first quarter of the year, while wage growth in 2023 is forecasted to stay robust. Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Ken Tan, Director - Specialised Contracting (Head of Division) & Professional Service / Head of Sales, PERSOLKELLY for a guide to Singapore's career and salary outlook for 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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